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That For Which I am Thankful

Posted on November 15, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog

Sitting on the eve of the last of this term’s final exams, a day that will be the mark signifying the close of my first term in seminary, though it technically doesn’t end till Monday. Eighty days ago I was leaning on the edge of another eve, standing in the garage staring at bed of my…

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Rethinking Stewardship

Posted on November 8, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog

  Dear Working Preacher, I’m going to level with you: I’m not sure what to do with this week’s reading from Mark. I wish I had better news, but there it is. I’m stuck. So I’ll put what I’ve got on the table and if you do the same maybe we can crack this nut…

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20 Plus Confessions of a World Wanderer

Posted on November 1, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog

I had some time to think about all I’ve experienced and learned this summer I thought it might be fun to make up a confessional list…merely for fun and memories not so academic. 1.  I’ve been craving good hot dogs and Chickfila since china. 2.  I’ve slept in ten different beds this summer and started…

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